According to 9to5Mac, the next iPhone isnít just popping up in AT&Tís inventory system: itís in Appleís too, and itís confirmed to pack a dual-core A5 SoC.

In addition, the packaging number seemingly confirms the MD239F/A barcode leak of earlier today, with the model number for the 32GB unit being MD234.

9to5Mac also notes something we missed when we posted the barcode earlier today: the IMEI and MEID being together on the iPhone 4S label confirms that the next iPhone is a world phone and can run on GSM+CDMA at the same time.

So it looks pretty much confirmed: the next iPhone is called the iPhone 4S, not the iPhone 5, and so itís likely not a radical redesign over current models.

Finally, 9to5Mac says that the iPod Touch is likely to see a small price drop next week to at least $199 for the 8GB model to be able to better compete with the new Kindle Fire, down from a $229 price point.

The thing is, there were all those third party cases leaked that were clearly designed for a new design; trust me, with the cost of tooling to make the molds for those cases being what it is, I can't see there not being an iPhone 5 announced.

The 4S was expected anyway as a play for the Asian markets. Still, let's see what happens on the 4th.

As someone with 9 months of contract left, I'm kinda hoping it's just a 4S, heheh. I'd never really contemplate paying up my contract, but if a 4"+ screened iPhone appeared I'd be insanely jealous. Not going to happen though.

It's not as big as Galaxy SII though is it? Which to me seems just a little big. Price points will be vital for me. My 3GS contract finished in June, but I'm not going to upgrade for the sheer hell of it.

I used to think the 4 was big, but it feels tiny after copping a feel of a few of my mates android phones. As long as it fits into my pocket I'd happily go much bigger(ooer etc), hell I'd even fancy a Galaxy Note, but I'm the minority there and Apple would never go that big.